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Earlier this week, Disney Parks Blog author Scott Terrell shared new photos – and details – on the two endangered Sumatran tiger cubs who were born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year, including the names of the two cubs, Jeda and Anala. Click through our Instagram gallery above for more photos of the cubs. And keep your eye on the Disney Parks Blog for future updates on when Jeda and Anala will debut in their habitat at the park’s Maharajah Jungle Trek. View the full article

One of our favorite things about each runDisney race weekend is hearing your powerful stories! Last fall, we met 15-year-old super hero, Kelsey Hing from the San Francisco Bay Area, who participated in the Captain America 5K during Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort. Just weeks before the race weekend, Kelsey underwent major back surgery. The procedure took six hours and required surgeons to place two titanium rods, 23 screws and a cadaver bone in her back to correct a 70-degree curvature to her spine. Despite the extensive procedure, Kelsey wouldn’t be deterred. She regularly walked six miles a day prior to the surgery and was determined not to let it sideline her. Fortunately, walking helped her recovery, and her doctors supported her plans to participate in the race so soon after her surgery. In true super hero fashion, she successfully completed the Captain America 5K with her family. This year, Kelsey plans to return to the epic race weekend along with thousands of runners and everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood Super Hero during the Spider-Man 5K. Will you be celebrating your inner Super Hero during this year’s Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend? For more information about the race weekend and available registrations, visit www.runDisney.com. And don’t forget to share your experiences using the hashtag #AvengersHalf on runDisney’s social media channels! Twitter: @runDisney Instagram: @runDisney Facebook: @runDisney YouTube: @runDisney View the full article

Well, well, well… guess what just popped up on The Lunching Pad’s menu? Learn About: The Lunching Pad Magic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants A Salted Caramel Warm Stuffed Pretzel, that’s what! You see, I was perusing The Lunching Pads’ menu on the Mobile Order portion of the My Disney Experience app. Why? Because rumor has it that a Secret Menu item will be coming to an “Out of This World” location in Magic Kingdom, and it will ONLY appear on the Mobile Order menu. The phrase “Out of This World” implies the new item will be available at one of the two restaurants in Tomorrowland that utilize Mobile Order: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and The Lunching Pad. So! Now you know why I was on the app, even though I wasn’t in the park. The Lunching Pad on Mobile Order screenshot But it paid to check it out anyway, because that’s how I stumbled on the brand new Salted Caramel Warm Stuffed Pretzel at The Lunching Pad, listed right above the Pepper Jack Warm Stuffed Pretzel and the Sweet Cream Cheese Warm Stuffed Pretzel! Lunching Pad Menu screenshot on Mobile Order Now, I don’t think this is the Secret Menu Item, because it likewise shows up on the Disney World website menu today. But even so… Salted Caramel Warm Stuffed Pretzel on Mobile Order screenshot HELLO!! It’s a WARM PRETZEL… stuffed with SALTED CARAMEL! Secret or not, this sounds awesome!! So, if you are in Magic Kingdom, be sure to stop by The Lunching Pad. And remember, if you’re using Mobile Order, it’s as easy as… 1. Hitting that “Add” Button pictured above. 2. Reviewing your Order Summary Mobile Order screenshot 3. And selecting “Purchase” to pay for your order! Mobile Order screenshot Remember… Mobile Order currently only accepts credit card payments, so guests utilizing the Disney Dining Plan (or hoping to apply an eligible discount) are unable to do so with Mobile Order at this time, though that’s sure to change in the future! In the meantime… Learn all about Mobile Order — from “How To” to All Participating Restaurants — on Our Mobile Order Page! Will you be using Mobile Order to get your Salted Caramel Warm Stuffed Pretzel? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Review: Ham and Cheese-Stuffed Pretzel at The Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom Review: Sausage and Cheddar-Stuffed Pretzel at Magic Kingdom’s Sleepy Hollow Refreshments News: Jalapeño-Cheese Pretzel Returns to Magic Kingdom for a Limited Time View the full article

Churros! Cookies and Cream! Chocolate Sauce! Learn About: Tortuga Tavern Magic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants Now that we have your attention, we really think you need to know that Tortuga Tavern in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland is now serving Cookies ‘n Cream Churros! Tortuga Tavern is a seasonally open spot, but even with a limited run — and, quite often, a limited menu — they can still churn out some surprises. Now that Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe has taken over the Mexican food offerings that used to be available at Tortuga Tavern before its brief turn as a BBQ spot, the Tavern now features selections like Turkey Legs and Hot Dogs, which you can also find at other locations in the park. But the Cookies ‘n Cream Churros? These are all-new, and can only be found at Tortuga Tavern! Tortuga Tavern Menu That’s right! Tortuga Tavern has traded Cookies ‘n Cream Gelato for Cookies ‘n Cream Churros! Your serving of warm, chocolatey, churro goodness is actually a plate of eight mini churros (similar in serving style to the Churros you’ll find at Pecos Bill’s). They come with a pre-packaged container of chocolate sauce, in case you need even more chocolate. Cookies and Cream Churros Which, of course, YOU TOTALLY DO. The cream comes in the center of the churro bites, and it makes them a bit more dense in the center than your typical Churro. But the chocolate and cream flavor is terrific (straight up Oreo, really), and the outside texture still offers that slightly crunchy churro crisp. Cookies and Cream Churro Close Up We aren’t sure how long guests can expect to see these on the menu, since the one thing constant at Tortuga Tavern is change. But — just like the other parks — Magic Kingdom is getting ready for the Holiday crowds, so hopefully these will stick around for the duration of the season! What’s your favorite iteration of the Churro? Tell us about it so we can crave them even more than usual! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: All-New Barbecue Menu Coming to Magic Kingdom’s Tortuga Tavern Review: Non-Alcoholic Sangria at Magic Kingdom’s Tortuga Tavern News! Liberty Swirl Slush Available Now at Tortuga Tavern in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom View the full article

When Star Wars Day at Sea returns on 15 special sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy this January through April, you’ll have more opportunities than ever to meet your favorite Star Wars characters on a Disney cruise. New in 2018, you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with C-3PO and R2-D2, Chewbacca and Darth Vader. Before you even step onboard, you have the chance to reserve time with these character experiences online under the My Disney Cruise section of disneycruise.com. These encounters are just some of the ways you can celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars galaxy. The event features a full day of fun, including Star Wars-themed family and youth activities, plus a deck party spectacular with an extraordinary fireworks display. For a glimpse at the day’s epic fun and some of the other Star Wars characters you may encounter, take a look at this video… Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog as we share more about the incredible experiences you’ll have on Star Wars Day at Sea during your family’s Caribbean cruise vacation! View the full article

The holidays begin here! Beginning November 10, some of your returning favorites will feature a bit more magic during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. At Disney California Adventure park, Festival of Holidays will bring a new take on delicious holiday comfort food. All-new cultural favorites are coming to the Festive Foods Marketplaces, including Beef Corn Tamale a la Plancha with Spicy Rojo Sauce, Braised Lamb Cheeks with Mediterranean Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Pie and Fruit and Nut Rugelach. In Cars Land, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters will transform into Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will become Mater’s Jingle Jamboree, both featuring new holiday tunes for the season. All of this is, of course, is in addition to the return of Disney ¡Viva Navidad! and “World of Color – Season of Light” at Disney California Adventure park. At Disneyland park, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks, “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday will delight guests throughout the season. What are you looking forward to experiencing first during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

If you joined us yesterday, you know that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is already gearing up for the holidays! Holiday Gertie at Hollywood Studios! The Studios has all sorts of festive fun in store this season, and it’s going to be a Flurry of FUN! The new Sunset Season’s Greetings will bring snow, moving billboards, and holiday projections to the Hollywood Tower Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, and we’re getting ready to welcome back the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Nighttime Spectacular, too, all kicking off November 9th! Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! But the FOOD that goes hand in hand with the FLURRY will be available starting this Sunday, November 5th! Gingerbread Cupcakes To go along with Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, Counter Service spots including ABC Commissary, Rosie’s All-American Cafe, Catalina Eddie’s, Sweet Spells, and The Trolley Car Cafe will be serving “Prep and Landing” Gingerbread Cupcakes. ©Disney Festive Sips Hot cocoa with marshmallows can warm up a cool Florida evening, and you’ll find plenty to go around at ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, Rosie’s All-American Cafe, Catalina Eddie’s, Fairfax Fare, and Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner. ©Disney Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner and Fairfax Fare will be serving specialty cocoas specifically for adults. A Hot Chocolate Martini, Bailey’s Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa, and Black Cherry Bourbon Hot Chocolate will be available at both spots… or try the Hot Chocolate Flight to enjoy all three! ©Disney Also look for a Peppermint White Russian, a Winterberry Cooler, and the “Let It Glow”: vodka in a Frozen Blue Raspberry beverage (with a glow cube, of course!). These will be at various locations around Echo Lake, such as Peevy’s Polar Pipeline. Echo Lake Christmas Tree Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Christmas Tree-shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (!!) with icing garland and ornament pearls can be yours at Sweet Spells and Fairfax Fare. ©Disney Mmmm… Cobbler! Hollywood Scoops and Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner will serve Apple Cranberry Cobbler. ©Disney Holiday Popcorn Look for a Holiday Popcorn Mix at Popcorn Stands around the park. Included in the mix are marshmallows, pretzels, and M&Ms, and it’s all drizzled with chocolate. ©Disney Olaf, Olaf Everywhere Not only will you see Olaf in the new projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel…. you’ll also see him on your treats, from Olaf Cupcakes at Counter Service spots all over the park to an Olaf Pop at Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction to an Olaf Sundae at Hollywood Scoops! ©Disney ©Disney Gertie is clearly ready to welcome Olaf, by the way. Holiday Gertie A new Olaf Sipper will be filled with a Frozen-themed beverage, and Sugar Frosted Fruit Bites (much like last year’s Stollen Bites!) will be served at the Pretzel Palooza. ©Disney Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Dessert Party And remember, you can still reserve spots for the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Dessert Party. Dates, prices, and inclusions can all be found here, but we also have a glimpse at one of the specialty offerings Party guests will enjoy. Check out the gorgeous Yule Log! ©Disney Candy Cane Brownies, Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookies, and Pumpkin Pie Spiced Bread Pudding will also be served along with specialty sips… and even MORE desserts! An ornament will be given to all Party guests as a keepsake souvenir. So get ready for a Flurry of FUN — and FOOD! — at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Got a Disney World Trip Planned for November or December? CHECK THIS OUT! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2017 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2017 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Are YOU ready for a Flurry of FUN at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Food and Beverage Marketplace Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios News: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Spectacular and Dessert Party Coming to Hollywood Studios News: More Star Wars Experiences Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

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HUGE NEWS out of Disneyland today, my friends! It has just been announced that Pixar Pier — which is coming to Disneyland Resort’s Disney California Adventure Park — will bring serious changes for favorites Cove Bar and Ariel’s Grotto — including closures and renovations. While we’ve known that Pixar-themed changes are in store for Paradise Pier for a while, now we have more of the scoop! ©Disney Pixar Pier will be made up of four new neighborhoods representing four Pixar stories. The highlight of The Incredibles neighborhood will be the new Incredicoaster (transforming the current California Screamin’, which will close on January 8th). Toy Story and Inside Out will also be represented in their own neighborhoods and will include a new family-friendly ride in the Inside Out area (opening season not yet announced). Several Pixar stories will be represented in the fourth neighborhood, which will bring a new look to Mickey’s Fun Wheel (each gondola will feature a different Pixar character). The Games of the Boardwalk will likewise be re-themed with Pixar characters. January 8th is again the closing date for Mickey’s Fun Wheel, Games of the Boardwalk, and Sideshow Shirts so the spots can begin their transformation. ©Disney Also part of the transformation? Ariel’s Grotto — which offers Princess character meals — and my beloved Cove Bar will become a new lounge and grill. Though each spot will close on January 8th, Cove Bar will reopen for a brief time in April before it closes permanently for renovations. The View from Cove Bar Guests hoping to reserve a World of Color Dining Package after January 7th will still be able to choose from Carthay Circle Restaurant or Wine Country Trattoria. Wine Country Trattoria But that’s not all! The rest of Paradise Pier — which includes Paradise Gardens, Silly Symphony Swings, Jumpin’ Jellyfish, Goofy’s Sky School, Golden Zephyr and The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure — will become a whole new land, too: it will become Paradise Park. Look for Pixar Pier to open to open during the Pixar Fest celebration, which begins April 13, 2018. ©Disney The Fest will feature the new “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” fireworks, the returning Pixar Play Parade and “Paint the Night” Parade, and more. So, are you ready to welcome Pixar Pier to Disney California Adventure? ‘Cuz it’s getting ready to welcome YOU! Are you pumped about Pixar Pier? Please let us know with a comment below! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Expansion In the Works for Disney California Adventure’s Cove Bar Review: Paradise Pier Ice Cream Co. at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort New Disney California Adventure Paradise Pier Dining Concept Art View the full article

It’s no wonder preschoolers are captivated after riding Na’vi River Journey on Pandora – The World of Avatar. It’s a little one’s dream come true — a gentle boat ride through a glow-in-the-dark forest filled with scurrying animals — and there’s no height restriction. The wondrous river adventure through a sacred bioluminescent rainforest is a pleasant, indoor offering that’s just right for the whole family. It’s a perfect add to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And the four-and-a-half-minute voyage keeps their attention as they sway to the sweet soundtrack, soak in the scenery, and are awestruck with the sheer size of the Shaman of Songs. Take a peek at some video we captured with reactions from young park guests following their journey. View the full article

Three members of the World Series champion Houston Astros baseball team will be in a parade down Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom theme park on Saturday afternoon, Walt Disney World has announced. On hand for the 12:45 p.m. parade will be series MVP George Springer, Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa.... View the full article

“Houston, we have a celebration.” That’s right, the stars of the Houston Astros’ World Series championship team are “going to Disney World” on Saturday after their title-clinching victory in Los Angeles. The Astros’ star players – World Series MVP George Springer, Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa – will represent the Astros in a magical parade at 12:45 pm ET down Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom Park. The celebration pays tribute to the team and the city of Houston that have beat the odds to reach unimaginable heights, providing real-life examples of the power of magic that happens at Disney Parks. The Astros captured the championship with a 5-1 win in the deciding Game 7 in Los Angeles to take the best-of-seven-game series. The World Series title is the team’s first in its 56-year history. Springer, Altuve and Correa will celebrate with Mickey Mouse and friends, plus thousands of cheering fans who are expected to line the parade route. The players will likely also soak it all in by experiencing some of the park’s signature attractions and entertainment with their families and friends. This Astros parade is another magical installment in the Disney Parks tradition of celebrating the biggest achievements in sports, from professional football to basketball to hockey and beyond. And they join players from the Boston Red Sox (2004) and the Chicago Cubs (2016) who have celebrated their team’s monumental achievements with parades at Walt Disney World Resort. See you on Main Street on Saturday! View the full article

DisneyQuest has been leveled. The video-driven attraction, an imposing staple at Disney Springs, closed this summer, and now the building has been completely removed from the western edge of the entertainment complex. Heavy machinery continue to move rubble around on Friday morning, but none of... View the full article

‘Tis the season to be hungry – this holiday season brings a merry array of goodies that are sure to have you smiling from ear to ear. To help you find everything on your wish list, I’ve put together a complete foodie guide to Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And while Flurry of Fun officially kicks off on Nov. 9, as a special surprise, these festive sweets and treats will actually be available throughout the park for you to enjoy starting on Nov. 5! To start off the list, we’ve got holiday cookies and gingerbread pops galore, offered at various locations throughout the park. In addition, all you jolly elves out there will be excited to learn that there’s a “Prep and Landing”-themed gingerbread cupcake dropping in at ABC Commissary, Rosie’s All-American Café, Catalina Eddie’s, Sweet Spells and The Trolley Car Café. If you’re looking for that classic cup of hot cocoa to go with those cookies, then you’re in luck! This year, guests of all ages can enjoy classic hot cocoa with marshmallows at ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, Rosie’s All-American Café, Catalina Eddie’s, Fairfax Fare, and Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner. Guests over the age of 21 can warm up with a special array of hot chocolate beverages offered at Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner and Fairfax Fare, including a hot chocolate martini, Bailey’s Salted Caramel hot chocolate, black cherry bourbon hot chocolate, and a hot chocolate flight where you can sample all three. Other adult beverages available this year include a Peppermint White Russian, a Winterberry Cooler and a Let It Glow drink consisting of vodka and blue-raspberry frozen carbonated beverage with your very own glow cube at various locations around Echo Lake and Sunset Boulevard. Next on the list is a delicious present that isn’t placed under the tree – it is the tree! These decadent red velvet whoopie pies are decorated with icing garland, ornament pearls, and holiday sprinkles. You’ll find these tree-shaped desserts at Sweet Spells and Fairfax Fare. A perfect finish to a holiday feast, you’ll also be excited to find an apple cranberry cobbler at Hollywood Scoops and Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner; or if you’re looking for a sweet and savory snack, you can find a festive holiday popcorn mix at popcorn carts throughout the park. This popcorn comes with marshmallows, pretzels and M&M’s and is drizzled with chocolate. These desserts are worth melting for – Olaf has come to celebrate the holidays this year and he’s brought a sleigh full of fun new treats. Find his special cupcake at ABC Commissary, Rosie’s All-American Café, Catalina Eddie’s, Fairfax Fare and Sweet Spells. You’ll also find an Olaf Pop at Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction, an Olaf Sundae at Hollywood Scoops, and Sugar Frosted Fruit Bites at Pretzel Palooza. But that’s not all – be on the lookout for an Olaf-themed sipper that comes filled with a fun “Frozen” beverage! Finally, wrap up your day with a little extra merriment and melody by attending the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Dessert Party. Indulge in specialty sweets and sips before you move to a special reserved viewing area to enjoy the all-new Disney Movie Magic show and Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, a holiday spectacular hosted by the elves Wayne and Lanny from “Prep and Landing.” Among the desserts offered are candy cane brownies, holiday Mickey and Minnie sugar cookies, warm pumpkin pie spiced bread pudding, and sweet Yule Log. In addition, you’ll be given an exclusive ornament to take home with you at the end of the party! Remember, this is a premium event, so be sure to reserve your place at this yuletide celebration today, with dates available Nov 9. through Dec. 31. From Nov. 9-Dec.15, pricing is $79 for adults and $45 for children ages 3-9; and Dec. 17-31, adults are $89 and children are $49 (gratuity and tax included). Book online or call (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. And that’s a wrap! Be sure to check out all of these holly, jolly holiday goodies during Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, starting November 9th. View the full article

The 2017-18 Holiday Movie Preview is a glimpse at the films opening through mid-January. Release dates and other details are subject to change. Nov. 10 Amanda & Jack Go Glamping Romantic comedy about a writer and his wife trying to jump-start their marriage in nature. With David Arquette, Amy Acker,... View the full article

The 2017-18 Holiday Movie Preview is a glimpse at the films opening through mid-January. Release dates and other details are subject to change. Nov. 10 Romantic comedy about a writer and his wife trying to jump-start their marriage in nature. With David Arquette, Amy Acker, June Squibb. Written... View the full article

Formerly Fulton’s Crab House, Paddlefish revamped its look and menu and reopened to some pretty high expectations. The Disney Springs restaurant kept a few favorites while adding some fresh items to the menu. What I would try a second time The lobster corn dogs ($16) are a returning favorite for... View the full article

Tonight’s Disney Parks After Dark image was snapped at Disneyland Paris, outside the lovely Disneyland Hotel. This five-star hotel, which is adjacent to Disneyland Park (Paris), offers a Victorian theme, California Grill restaurant, and charming rooms, some of which have views of the park’s lovely Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant. The hotel’s grounds also feature an often photographed topiary of Mickey Mouse’s face and picturesque fountains. View the full article

As part of a makeover at Disney California Adventure, the popular California Screamin’ roller coaster will be remade into the Incredicoaster, inspired by the Pixar Animation Studios movie “The Incredibles.” The news of the roller coaster change, announced on the Disneyland Resort blog, is among... View the full article

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Entrance In case you had any doubt ;-D, Halloween is OVER, people! Which means — at Disney World, anyway — it’s time to take on the Holiday Season! Hollywood Studios Decorations Hollywood Studios Decorations And 2017 is bringing a whole new seasonal celebration to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Sunset Season’s Greetings! Beginning November 9th, Sunset Boulevard will host this all-new nightly celebration featuring snowfall and festive projections featuring Disney characters on the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Getting ready for Sunset Season’s Greetings Moving billboards will also set the scene, and screens are already in place along Sunset Ranch Market, the Counter Service area, which includes Anaheim Produce, Fairfax Fare, and Hollywood Scoops. Soon-to-be Moving Billboard Sunset’s eateries also include the seasonally open Sunshine Day Cafe. Though it’s closed at the moment, we anticipate it will reopen on November 9th and that, like last year, it will offer plenty of holiday goodies! Sunshine Day Cafe After all, being located right near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard as well, Sunshine Day Cafe is in the absolute perfect location to serve guests enjoying both the new Sunset Season’s Greetings AND the returning Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Nighttime Holiday Spectacular. And at Echo Lake, decorations are in place as well! Approaching Echo Lake Even though Echo Lake still needs a bit more water topper from its recent refurbishment , the Christmas Tree already holds pride of place, surrounded by larger than life ornaments dotting the water. Echo Lake Christmas Tree Echo Lake Christmas Tree Some of Santa’s favorite helpers are on the scene. Reindeer Decor Reindeer Decor Hollywood Studios Decorations Even Gertie’s getting into the spirit! Holiday Gertie Holiday Gertie I’m also loving these Christmas Tree-topped umbrellas providing shade in the area. Christmas Tree Umbrellas Also on Echo Lake, don’t forget that Minnie starts hosting her Holiday Dine at Hollywood and Vine on November 6th! Minnie’s Holiday Dine You can read all about this festive feast here. So, the halls are definitely getting DECKED at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the other three Disney World Parks will not be far behind. Six days after the Epcot Food and Wine Festival wraps up, the Epcot Festival of the Holidays begins on November 19th. And Magic Kingdom is likewise dressing up for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which kicks off on November 9th. We’ll be there! As a matter of fact, we’ll be EVERYWHERE… so stay tuned for all the festive fun here on the DFB! Got a Disney World Trip Planned for November or December? CHECK THIS OUT! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2017 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2017 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! So, Hollywood Studios is getting ready for the Season… how about you? Please let us know if you are excited about all the new Holiday fun in Hollywood Studios! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Echo Lake Eats Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s NEW At Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Grand Avenue, New Starbucks Mugs, Coco Cupcakes, and MORE News: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Spectacular and Dessert Party Coming to Hollywood Studios View the full article

Today’s Disney Doodle takes a look at what Snow White might do if she had the chance to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. According to the imagination of artist Ashley Taylor, because Snow White loved being the perfect hostess by taking care of the Seven Dwarfs and their cottage in the woods, she may seek out a place where she can indulge in her natural knack for hospitality. “Snow White can turn cleaning into a game!” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine her helping to tidying up the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, making sure all of the guests of the resort feel welcome.” View the full article

Summer 2018 will bring a transformed land for guests to experience at Disney California Adventure park when Pixar Pier opens along the southern shore of Paradise Bay, with newly themed attractions, foods and merchandise throughout. This new, permanent land in the area that is now Paradise Pier will introduce four new neighborhoods representing beloved Disney·Pixar stories. The first of the four themed neighborhoods guests will find is inspired by “The Incredibles.” Here, the new Incredicoaster, permanently transformed from the attraction that is now California Screamin’, will open with Pixar Pier in summer 2018. This new experience will feature a mid-century-modern-style loading area, new character moments and a new look for the ride vehicles. To prepare for this transformation, California Screamin’ will close Jan. 8. The popular Toy Story Mania! will anchor the “Toy Story”-inspired neighborhood. A neighborhood inspired by “Inside Out” will be found on the western side of the boardwalk and will welcome a new family-friendly attraction, scheduled to open at a later date. The fourth neighborhood will be a celebration of many of your favorite Pixar stories. In this neighborhood, Mickey’s Fun Wheel will have a new look, with each of the 24 gondolas featuring different Pixar characters and the iconic face of Mickey Mouse remaining on the Paradise Bay side of the wheel. At the Games of the Boardwalk, which already includes the Bullseye Stallion Stampede game, all of the midway games will be inspired by Pixar characters. Mickey’s Fun Wheel, Games of the Boardwalk and Sideshow Shirts will close Jan. 8 to begin this transformation. Ariel’s Grotto restaurant and the Cove Bar will be transformed into a new lounge and grill offering sparkling views of Paradise Bay and the new Pixar Pier. Both locations will close Jan. 8, with Cove Bar reopening briefly in April before closing again for its permanent transformation. Guests wishing to reserve “World of Color” dining packages after Jan. 7 may consider Carthay Circle Restaurant or Wine Country Trattoria. The remaining areas of the land that is now Paradise Pier, including Paradise Gardens, Silly Symphony Swings, Jumpin’ Jellyfish, Goofy’s Sky School, Golden Zephyr and The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, will become a new land called Paradise Park. Pixar Pier will open during the limited-time Pixar Fest celebration, which begins April 13. The celebration will include the new “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” fireworks as well as the return of Pixar Play Parade and “Paint the Night” parade, and much more throughout the entire Disneyland Resort. You can read more about what’s coming to Pixar Pier in the November issue of Disney twenty-three magazine, from our friends at D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Keep an eye on Disney Parks Blog for more as the permanent transformation of Pixar Pier gets underway! View the full article

You’re getting two Christmas specials from Disney Parks, both will be on ABC, and the first arrives late this month. Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey will be based at Walt Disney World Resort for the specials. Jesse Palmer will co-host from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. First up is “The Wonderful... View the full article

You’re getting two Christmas specials from Disney Parks, both will be on ABC, and the first arrives Nov. 30. Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey will host “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magic Holiday Celebration” from 9 to 11 that night. Jesse Palmer will be co-host. The second special plays 10 a.m.... View the full article

Hey, Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re getting ready for the Holiday Season with FIVE Must-Do Holiday Events in Walt Disney World! Celebrating Christmas in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion If you haven’t started your Holiday planning yet, it’s high time to do exactly that now that it’s November! Of course, if a trip to Walt Disney World plays a part in your Holiday plans, you’ll definitely want to find out these FIVE festive things that you can’t miss. From Epcot’s Candlelight Processional to Gingerbread Galore, there is so much to see and TASTE for the Season! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What are YOU most excited about this Holiday Season in Disney World? Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: New DFB Video: Best Walt Disney World Restaurants for First Timers 25 Must-Do Disney World Holiday Events — and Eats! New DFB Video: Best Breakfasts in Walt Disney World View the full article